September 9, 2005

Prepared to Help When Disaster Strikes

By MICHAEL A. MACDOWELL

Four years after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, have colleges become any better at managing emergencies? Most American campuses have crisis plans, many of which are quite sophisticated, and we are prepared to secure our people and facilities if a disaster strikes. But how ready are we to work with and assist people in our surrounding communities?

Experts in emergency management have learned that responses must be regional, not isolated to one campus or town. New York City

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